Leeds Education

The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is a great place to study history. There are over 8,000 objects on display in five fascinating galleries: War, Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting and Tournament. Our education team will bring history to life for your pupils in a range of engaging and interactive workshops.

For more information about any of our workshops or to book please contact our Bookings Team:

Did you know?

Palmerston's Follies

Fort Nelson is one of the ‘Palmerston Forts’, commissioned in the 1860s by Lord Palmerston, who feared a French attack. By the time they were completed, however, any threat from France disappeared. The forts gained the nickname ‘Palmerston’s follies’.